The Mentalist

10 Best Episodes of The Mentalist - Season 1

Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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The Mentalist - S1E15

#15 - Scarlett Fever (Season 1 - Episode 15)

As Jane and the team investigate the poisoning death of the "queen bee" in a country club, they discover that the community is full of secrets, including love affairs and drug abuse

The episode was rated 7.84 from 635 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E5

#14 - Redwood (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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A girl found covered in blood with the murder weapon in her grasp is the obvious suspect in her best friend's death, but the girl remembers nothing about the incident and Jane believes she is innocent.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 788 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E10

#13 - Red Brick and Ivy (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Patrick takes a personal interest in the case of a poisoned professor when he discovers the prime suspect is his former psychiatrist.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 701 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E8

#12 - The Thin Red Line (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Patrick Jane sees his own suspect, with a different motive, when the police believe a drug dealer on trial killed both his girlfriend and the State's witness in the case.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 735 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E6

#11 - Red Handed (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Jane uses the murder investigation of a casino owner as an opportunity to win at the blackjack table.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 760 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E17

#10 - Carnelian Inc. (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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When a mysterious malcontent threatens the lives of the top executives at Carnelian, Inc., a conglomerate noted for its rapacious business practices, authorities initially dismiss the communication as a hoax until the company's personnel director plummets to his death at Jane's feet during a skydiving exercise.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 615 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E13

#9 - Paint It Red (Season 1 - Episode 13)

While it appears obvious that a business tycoon's son-in-law was in on the robbery of a $50 million painting since his body is found where the painting once hung, Patrick Jane suspects others, including a Russian oil baron, an art forger and an art curator.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 649 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E9

#8 - Flame Red (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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A murder in a small town is investigated and soon turns out to be an act of vengeance.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 719 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E20

#7 - Red Sauce (Season 1 - Episode 20)

Jane and the CBI set out to determine who is responsible for the Mob-style execution of a man in the Witness Protection Program.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 605 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E1

#6 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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This episode introduces us to the complex life of Patrick Jane, a police detective with a troubled past who has a keen eye for detail. When a man and woman are found dead in their home, many believe they are victims of a serial killer, but Patrick knows better and must prove that this was not the work of Red John.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 1265 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E18

#5 - Russet Potatoes (Season 1 - Episode 18)

Patrick Jane and the CBI team track down a mastermind who hypnotizes people into doing their bidding.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 630 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E21

#4 - Miss Red (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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Patrick Jane uses his mentalist skills to play suspects off each other in order to solve the case of a wealthy software company CEO found murdered on his yacht.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 619 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E16

#3 - Bloodshot (Season 1 - Episode 16)

Patrick Jane must rely on his other senses during the murder investigation of a financial advisor when he loses his sight as a result of an explosion.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 652 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E11

#2 - Red John's Friends (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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Patrick Jane, enticed by the promise from a convicted murder that he'll reveal information about Red John upon his release, becomes singularly focused and quits the CBI in order to prove the prisoner is innocent.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 679 votes.

The Mentalist - S1E23

#1 - Red John's Footsteps (Season 1 - Episode 23)

As the CBI investigates the murder of a young girl and the abduction of her twin sister, Lisbon suspects that Red John is trying to draw Jane into a trap.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 635 votes.

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